Chinese actions could erect Great Wall of self-isolation: US
China's military expansion in the disputed South China Sea poses a growing risk to the region's prosperity and its actions could erect a "Great Wall of self- isolation", US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter has warned.
May 28, 2016, 12:29 PM IST
US Defence Secretary Carter to visit warship in South China Sea
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said he would visit a warship close to flashpoint waters of the South China Sea on Friday, as Beijing reacted defiantly to an American military build-up in area.
Apr 15, 2016, 10:49 AM IST
We take terrorism emanating from Pakistan very seriously, we too have suffered: US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter
US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter said on Tuesday that what United States does with Pakistan is principally directed to counter-terrorism.
Apr 12, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
Parrikar, Carter visit naval base at Karwar, INS Vikramaditya
Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar and US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter on Monday visited the Karwar Naval Base in Karnataka.
Apr 11, 2016, 22:14 PM IST
Made mistake by using personal email: Ashton Carter
Carter said as Secretary of Defence, he does use e-mail very much.
Dec 18, 2015, 12:26 PM IST
Parrikar and Carter to meet at Pentagon
Indian Defense Minister would be at Pentagon, Washington, on Wednesday and Thursday.
Dec 07, 2015, 23:20 PM IST
Meeting with Pakistan's Gen Raheel Sharif focused on Afghanistan: Pentagon
Pakistan's army chief General Raheel Sharif's meeting with US Defence Secretary Ashton Carter and other top American military leadership primarily focused on Afghanistan and Pakistan's actions to counter terror, the Pentagon said.
Nov 18, 2015, 05:07 AM IST
US defence chief to visit carrier as South China Sea tension simmers
Carter's visit could add to worsening discord between Washington and Beijing over Chinese claims to virtually the entire South China Sea.
Nov 04, 2015, 19:52 PM IST
US, Russia nearing accord on air safety over Syria: Carter
Carter says Pentagon officials and Russian leaders will have their third video-conference on the issue today, as US-led coalition and Russian aircraft try to avoid collisions when they launch airstrikes into Syria. Carter says the talks on professional conduct in the air are progressing.
Oct 14, 2015, 05:17 AM IST
US not cooperating with Russia against Islamic State: Ash Carter
US Defence Secretary said the US-led coalition has not agreed to cooperate with Russia in the fight against ISIS.
Oct 07, 2015, 22:45 PM IST
Pentagon chief arrives in Europe amid Syrian, Afghan crises
He is also dealing with the fallout from a suspected US air strike on a hospital in the Afghan city of Kunduz that killed 22 people, some of whom burned to death in their beds.
Oct 05, 2015, 06:19 AM IST
Pentagon chief: Afghan situation 'confused and complicated'
Carter tells reporters traveling with him in Spain that the situation is "confused and complicated" right now.
Oct 05, 2015, 02:52 AM IST
